Program Overview

Department of English

The Department of English is part of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Undergraduate Programs

• BA in English
  • Creative Writing
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Professional Writing
• BA in Writing and Media
• Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies Minor
• Honors
  • Thesis Guidelines
• Freshman Composition
  • Courses
• Upcoming Courses
• Scholarships
• Careers
• Internships
• Advising
• International Students
• Student Groups

BA in English

The Bachelor of Arts in English is designed for students with a passion for reading, writing, and thinking about language. The BA is an excellent choice for students interested in fields such as teaching, librarianship, law, creative writing, editing, linguistics, advocacy, non-profits, higher ed, and many others.

All students in this degree program take shared foundational classes, and then they select one of the following four concentrations for more in-depth study:

• Creative Writing
• Linguistics
• Literature
• Professional Writing

This BA program is for students who would like a wide exposure to the various aspects of English studies, and it's particularly good for those with interests in literature and linguistics.

Students pursuing this degree also have the option to enter the departmental Honors track and, in close collaboration with a faculty mentor, to write an honors thesis on a subject of their choosing. This is excellent preparation for those considering future graduate work.